Sr Buyer / Planner
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Experience: 5
Category: Engineering
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Brand: System One
Job ID: 382825
Date Posted: 11/06/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/BSmq7p
Senior Buyer
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to manage procurement activities for materials, components, services, and subcontracted work. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing products at the best value while ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining efficient inventory levels. The Senior Buyer will also support and mentor Buyers and Junior Buyers while helping drive procurement best practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full purchasing cycle from requisition through delivery.
- Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times.
- Issue and manage purchase orders through an ERP system.
- Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies.
- Analyze market conditions and material availability to minimize supply chain disruptions.
- Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Establish and maintain material lead times and long-term purchasing agreements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, accounting, and operations teams to support production requirements.
- Coordinate supplier meetings and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Buyers and Junior Buyers.
- Assist with procurement reporting, inventory management, and continuous improvement projects.
- Support department leadership and assume supervisory responsibilities when needed.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- 5-10 years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing mechanical, electrical, electronic, or engineered components.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills.
- Ability to evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery, service, and cost factors.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to train and mentor others.
- CPM, CPSM, or CPIM certification is a plus.
Preferred Experience
- Manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, defense, industrial equipment, or engineered products environment.
- Inventory control and production planning knowledge.
- Experience managing supplier performance and implementing cost-reduction initiatives.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with occasional manufacturing floor interaction.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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